DOUCETTE, John Edward - Surette's Island, Yarmouth Co., passed away peacefully on his 90th birthday on November 19, 2010, in the Yarmouth Regional Hospital surrounded by his closest family. Born November 19, 1920, in South Belleville, he was the son of the late Henry and Nellie (Muise) Doucette. He was a carpenter and enjoyed doing wood carving as a pastime. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Bishop Albert Leménager Council No. 8988 Tusket, as well as a member of the Msgr. W. E. Young Fourth Degree Assembly No. 1428, Yarmouth. Surviving are step-daughters, Anne Surette, Miriam Saulnier, Linda Muise, all of Surette's Island; special niece Lorraine LeFave and special grand-daughter Ashley Saulnier. Also surviving are many grandchildren and niece and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Tessie; a brother, Ernest; sisters, Rose Emma, Delphine, Annie, and Irene. Visitation took place from 7-9 on Sunday, with prayers at 8 p.m., in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth. The funeral mass was held Monday, November 22, 2010, at 3:00 p.m., at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Surette's Island, Father Maurice LeBlanc, c.j.m., officiated. Interment followed in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Joseph's Parish or Cemetery Funds. You may leave messages of condolence or sign the on-line guestbook by visiting www.huskilson.net